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Goering, Joseph H. (1857-1939)
Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1939 Sep 26 p. 14
Birth date: 1857 Oct 29
text of obituary:
Joseph H. Göring, Glied der Eden Mennonitengemeinde bei Moundridge, Kansas, ward am 29. Okt. 1857 als Sohn von Jakob und Kathrine Reis Göring in Waldheim, Süd-Rußland geboren und dort auf das Bekenntnis seines Glaubens getauft und Glied der Mennonitengemeinde. In 1874 kam er mit seinen Eltern nach Amerika und im April 1880 heiratete er Marie Strauß, mit der er über 58 Jahre Freud und Leid teilte bis sie ihm vor 9 Monaten im Tode voranging. Es wurden ihnen 7 Söhne u. 1 Tochter geschenkt, von welchen 2 Söhne früh starben. Der Heimgerufene führte ein sehr aktives Leben und konnte bis zum 19. Juni, 1939, da er fiel und ein Bein brach, tätig sein. Nach dem Unfall ward er sofort nach dem Bethel Hospital gebracht, wo er zwei Monate lag bis er am 18. August um 11 Uhr vorm. abgerufen wurde. Er ertrug die Leiden seiner letzten Tage geduldig wie immer. Wenn Stunden schwerer Schmerzen eintraten so nahm er seine Zuflucht zum Herrn im Gebet. Aus Erfahrung konnte er mit dem Psalmisten sagen: "Unser Leben währet 70 Jahre, und wenn's hoch kommt, so sind es 80 Jahre, und wenn's köstlich gewesen ist, so ist es Mühe und Arbeit gewesen; denn es fährt schnell dahin, als flögen wir davon." Er erreichte das Alter von 81 J. 9 M. und 18 T. und es betrauern sein Scheiden 5 Söhne, 1 Tochter, 2 Schwiegertöchter, 12 Enkel, 4 Urenkel, 4 Brüder, 1 Schwester und viele Freunde. Beim Begräbnis dienten die Prediger Walter Gering und J. C. Kaufman.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1939 Aug 23 p. 5
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— Jos. H. Goering, well known farmer of the Moundridge community and father of Rev. S. J. Goering of Bethel College, died Friday morning at the Bethel Hospital after an illness of nine weeks. He reached the age of 81 years. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at he Eden church northwest of Moundridge, where nearly a thousand persons gathered to join the sorrowing children on the way to their father's last resting place. The services were conducted by Rev. Walter Gering, local pastor, and Rev. J. C. Kaufman of Whitewater. Children surviving are Jac. K., Adolf, John and Joe and Mrs. P. P. O Graber, all of Moundridge; and Rev. S. J. Goering of North Newton. The Review expresses heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1939 Aug 30 p. 6
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Joseph H. Goering, son of Jacob and Katherine Reis-Goering, was born on October 29, 1857, in Waldheim, Russia. He was baptized upon the confession of his faith and taken up as a member in the Mennonite Church.
In the year 1874 he came with his parents to America. On April 20, 1880, he entered into holy wedlock with Mary Strausz with whom he was permitted to share the joys and sorrows of life for over 58 years. They spent these years on the farm near Moundridge, Kansas, until 9 months ago when she preceded him in death.
This union was blessed with 7 sons and 1 daughter, 2 sons dying in early infancy. He was very active all his life and busy until June 19 when he fell and broke his leg. He was taken to the Bethel hospital immediately and remained there for two months until hes departure on August 18, at 10:50 a. m.
He suffered patiently these last days of his earthly life even as he had always done. in the hours of severe pain he found refuge in prayer unto the Lord. He could say out of experience with the Psalmist: "The days of our years are three score years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away."
He attained an age of 81 years, 9 months and 18 days, and leaves to mourn his departure, 5 sons, 1 daughter, 2 daughters-in-law, 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, one sister, and many friends and relatives.
Burial services were held at the Eden church with Rev. Walter Gering and Rev. John C. Kaufman in charge.
The Mennonite obituary: 1939 Sep 12 p. 12
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JOSEPH H. GOERING, son of Jacob and Katherine Ries, was born on the 29th of October, 1857, in Waldheim, Russia. He was baptized upon the confession of his faith and taken up as a member in the Mennonite Church. In the year 1874 he came with his parents to America. On the 20th of April in the year 1880 he entered into holy wedlock with Mary Strausz with whom he was permitted to share the joys and sorrows of life for over 58 years, which they spent on the farm near Moundridge, Kansas, until 9 months ago when she preceded him in death. This union was blessed with 7 sons, one daughter, two sons dying in early childhood. He was very active all his life and busy until the 19th of June when he fell and broke his leg. He was taken to the Bethel Hospital immediately and remained there for two months until his departure on the 18th of August, 10:50 a. m. He suffered patiently these last days of his earthly life even as he had always done. In the hours of severe pain he found refuge in prayer unto the Lord. He could say out of experience with the Psalmist: "The days of our years are three score years and ten: and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow for it is soon cut off, and we fly away." Brother Goering was the father of Missionary Sam Goering. He attained an age of 81 years, 8 months, and 18 days, and leaves to mourn his departure 5 sons, one daughter, 2 daughters-in-law, 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 4 brothers, one sister, and many friends and relatives. The deceased was buried from his church, the Eden Mennonite church. Rev. Walter Gering and Rev. J. C. Kaufman conducted the funeral services.
Evening Kansan-Republican obituary: 1939 Aug 19 p. 2
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Joseph H. Goering
Joseph H. Goering, farmer whose home is two miles south and three west of Moundridge, passed away at Bethel hospital Friday forenoon, August 18, where he had been for the past two months. He was 81 years, nine months and 19 days old.
Mr. Goering leaves five sons and one daughter, Sam Goering of Newton being one of the sons. His wife passed away last November.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Eden church southwest of Moundridge, Sunday afternoon at 2:30.
The Harder Mortuary of Moundridge is in charge of arrangements.